Capture fishery production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Capture fishery production was 324,447 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
324,447
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
50th
of 215 countries
All-time high
648,926
in 1997
All-time low
42,796
in 1964
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in New Zealand, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capture fishery production in New Zealand is 324,447, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in New Zealand peaked at 648,926 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 42,796, in 1964.
New Zealand ranks 50th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 49,850 | — |
| 1961 | 50,215 | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 47,250 | -5.9% |
| 1963 | 48,269 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 42,796 | -11.3% |
| 1965 | 46,607 | +8.9% |
| 1966 | 54,118 | +16.1% |
| 1967 | 59,171 | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 57,851 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 49,243 | -14.9% |
| 1970 | 58,803 | +19.4% |
| 1971 | 64,900 | +10.4% |
| 1972 | 56,168 | -13.5% |
| 1973 | 64,184 | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 67,502 | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 63,005 | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 68,979 | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 77,826 | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 97,889 | +25.8% |
| 1979 | 117,386 | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 154,365 | +31.5% |
| 1981 | 167,304 | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 169,149 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 195,627 | +15.7% |
| 1984 | 208,002 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 202,984 | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 208,170 | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 240,978 | +15.8% |
| 1988 | 276,817 | +14.9% |
| 1989 | 316,147 | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 351,706 | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 386,324 | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 470,274 | +21.7% |
| 1993 | 433,055 | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 452,612 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 556,751 | +23.0% |
| 1996 | 425,444 | -23.6% |
| 1997 | 648,926 | +52.5% |
| 1998 | 648,045 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 600,197 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 553,473 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 569,855 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 588,662 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 550,962 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 546,103 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 545,472 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 476,809 | -12.6% |
| 2007 | 494,947 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 452,645 | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 440,033 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 436,758 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 430,621 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 442,226 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 444,408 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 442,781 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 434,274 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 425,208 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 431,364 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 408,289 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 412,868 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 365,205 | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 343,793 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 346,825 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 327,210 | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 324,447 | -0.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 324,447 is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,100, 21.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 324,447 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 87,348, 3.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50,537 | 42,796 | 59,171 | 10 |
| 1970s | 73,664 | 56,168 | 117,386 | 10 |
| 1980s | 213,954 | 154,365 | 316,147 | 10 |
| 1990s | 497,333 | 351,706 | 648,926 | 10 |
| 2000s | 521,896 | 440,033 | 588,662 | 10 |
| 2010s | 430,880 | 408,289 | 444,408 | 10 |
| 2020s | 341,496 | 324,447 | 365,205 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More agriculture & rural data for New Zealand
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1262 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.76 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -10.07 % change on previous year (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,976 current US$ per person (2023)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.275 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in New Zealand?
- Capture fishery production in New Zealand was 324,447 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 648,926 in 1997.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,796 in 1964.
- How does New Zealand rank for capture fishery production?
- New Zealand ranks 50th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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